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. . . But Make Sure It's A CharityForbesThe first article questioned the wisdom of leaving property to individuals, and urged instead the making of charitable gifts. This article prescribes basic due diligence in charitable giving. Charitable giving should be encouraged. Before giving to a ...

Calif. officials probe deaths of farm, construction workerabc7news.comThe 55-year-old construction worker, employed by Cooper Construction, died last Friday in Yuba City, north of Sacramento. The temperature at the time of his death was reported at 101 degrees. Cal-OSHA issued an Order Prohibiting Use against Cooper ...

Inman.comNobody knows how healthy housing really isInman.comToday's sleepy, semiholiday dawn was interrupted by news of a surge in new jobs, up 195,000 in June plus 70,000 in upward revisions of prior months. Every bond big shot is at the beach, heard the news through hangover fog, and then barked or texted ...

A new exit strategy for agents?Inman.comEditor's note: This is the final installment of a four-part series on a new model for real estate brokerages, in which brokers would invest in their agents. Read Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. Renwick Congdon will explore his vision at Real Estate Connect ...

Now is the time to invest in 'mobile-first' real estate techVentureBeatIn addition, there are millions of professionals employed in the real estate industry: 2.8 million agents and 500,000 construction professionals as well as 120 million commercial and multi-family properties managed. Nearly all of these professionals ...

Inman.comHelp buyers see the potential of modest homesInman.comIf you have worked long enough as a real estate agent to have sold a few houses, you have probably sold homes that are unusual or less than perfect. You know that there is a lot more to being a real estate agent than iPads and smartphones. Most agents ...

Help buyers see the potential of modest homesInman.comIf you have worked long enough as a real estate agent to have sold a few houses, you have probably sold homes that are unusual or less than perfect. You know that there is a lot more to being a real estate agent than iPads and smartphones. Most agents ...

With new look, Realty One Group prepared for national growthInman.comRealty One Group has revamped its website and branding and launched new consumer mobile apps as it prepares for a nationwide expansion. The Henderson, Nev.-based firm's refresh includes a new tagline — “Homes, Lives, Dreams” — and a simplified ...

Inman.comPositive jobs report raises odds of Fed pullbackInman.comThe economy added more jobs in June than expected, making it unlikely that the Federal Reserve might delay plans to begin tapering its stimulus program later this year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment increased by 195,000 ...

Ask Your Home Inspector: State keeps its eye on home inspectorsWausau Daily HeraldWhen selecting a home inspector, never choose by the price. Prices might range all over the board on a standard inspection. Ask how many years of experience the inspector has, whether he or she is licensed and whether he or she belongs to any home ...

Change-of-value notices mailed to Kitsap property ownersKitsap Peninsula Business JournalAny property characteristic changes noted in that inspection are reflected in the new value. ... Potential appellants should first contact the assessor's office at 360-337-7160 to review property characteristics and receive property-specific valuation ...

5 water-saving ideas that can go straight to bottom lineInside Tucson BusinessThe majority of their contact with business owners and managers usually involves water discharging from a property. Education, through a visit and walk-through inspection with the owner, manager, and landscape contractor, normally resolves any issues; ...

Rescue Mission buildings shift after Sound Transit constructionTheNewsTribune.comRescue Mission buildings shift after Sound Transit construction. When Sound Transit announced it planned to run its Sounder commuter trains just a stone's throw away from the dining hall and sleeping rooms at the Tacoma Rescue Mission, the main concern ...